Africa’s Stablecoin Boom: An ‘Economic Lifeline’ for Emerging Markets
The founder of an African stablecoin association said he supports BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes’ claim that one-third of Nigeria’s GDP is conducted in USDT. He emphasized that stablecoins are a vital economic lifeline for...
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